AS Roma Home Shirt 2008/09 – John Arne Riise – N.17 – Player Issued – Kappa – Serie A

John Arne Riise's Player Issued shirt: The Norwegian Thunderbolt's Giallorossi debut

The first official AS Roma shirt for the 2008/2009 season in Player Issued version is an authentic relic linked to the arrival of the most famous Norwegian full-back of his generation in the capital. The burgundy kit with orange V-neck collar and embroidered orange Kappa logo on the left chest - with the WIND sponsor in the center and the historical AS Roma crest on the right - is the uniform of Luciano Spalletti's Roma team that in 2008 brought an international, high-profile player, fresh from seven years and multiple trophies at Liverpool, to the Giallorossi ranks. Made in Tunisia with Kappa technical match materials, the shirt features finishes reserved exclusively for team supply: internal label with FTV supply code, technical field construction and cut. The back features the name RIISE and the number 17 in white with an orange border - a number that the Norwegian wore for all three of his seasons with the Giallorossi. The shirt is preserved in Excellent condition, with vivid colors and perfectly intact fabrics.

The player: John Arne Riise

John Arne Riise (Ålesund, September 24, 1980) is one of the most iconic left-backs in the history of European football in the 2000s, universally known as "Thunderbolt" for the devastating power of his left foot. After starting his career at Monaco, he joined Liverpool in 2001 where he remained for seven years, winning the FA Cup, the League Cup and - the pinnacle of his career - the UEFA Champions League in 2005 against AC Milan in Istanbul. In the summer of 2008, he moved to Roma for 5 million euros, immediately becoming a fan favorite for his commitment, personality, and legendary shots from outside the box. In the 2009/10 season, he scored one of the most beautiful goals of his Roman experience, a magnificent header against Juventus. With Roma, he made 136 appearances and scored 11 goals in three seasons, before moving to Fulham in July 2011. His number 17 shirt is one of the most sought-after pieces by collectors of Roma from the 2000s due to the player's international charisma and the rarity of a kit exclusively for the squad.

What is a Player Issued shirt?

A Player Issued shirt is a uniform specifically prepared for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version by a series of precise technical characteristics: internal labels with team supply codes, technical match materials and cut, exclusive professional finishes reserved for the squad. It is hierarchically superior to the store version and inferior only to the Match Worn. For collectors, it represents an authentic piece of very high historical and commercial value, often impossible to find on the market years after its production.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

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